Activitiesand leisure

Outdoors

Alone or with your family, come and have some fun at the foot of the Pyrenees and browse our suggestions for leisure activities, for an action-packed holiday. Whether you choose to go for a walk or other activities, get some exercise, breathe in the fresh air and just enjoy the great outdoors!
Balade au Caminadour©Pixbynot

Slow down the pace and explore the town by bicycle!

It’s always an adventure setting off on a bicycle, so to make your life easier there are cycle paths throughout the town centre, to explore Tarbes at your own pace, in the fresh air and look after the environment at the same time! For a more thrilling adventure and a taste of freedom, why not try out the waymarked MTB trails? Set off for a bike ride along the Trait Vert trails, along the banks of the Adour, a great way to burn off all those extra calories from tasting the local cuisine! Explore the foothills of the Pyrenees and the breath-taking views along the V81, the very 1st mountain cycle path in France! Choose how high you’d like to go and you’ll see, it’s a great way to boost your mood and look after the planet at the same time! Did you not bring your own bikes with you? Don’t worry, here are some great places to hire electric or standard bikes!

 

Fancy a game?

 

Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced, come and play on this charming golf course with a view of the Pyrenees,
at the at the Golf des Tumulus and the Golf de l’hippodrome.(9 or 18 holes).

Play tennis or padel at Jardin Massey (UAT club)!

In the summer, come and splash about in our swimming pools. You’re guaranteed a good laugh on the water slides!

Place your bets at the Hippodrome de Tarbes Laloubère.
With a view of the Pyrenees as an added bonus!

To find out more about outdoor activities to do in the area, depending on the season: contact us!

Piscine Paul Boyrie à Tarbes©dr
Survol des Pyrénées en montgolfière©Pixabay

Looking for something more exciting?

Put your trainers on and go for a run around Massey Gardens or along the Caminadour.

You could stop off to do some stretching along the banks of the Adour, after a power walk along the Trait Vert, the loop trail around Tarbes.

You could also enjoy the great outdoors from the skies on a parachute jump, fly over the Pyrenees on a plane or even in a hot-air balloon… Excitement guaranteed! Find out more

Contact us to find out more about our suggestions for enjoying the great outdoors, according to the season!